The 5 reasons why sarcasm makes you a better person

Yes, I'm one of those too: sarcasm is my love language, my way of communicating, whether I like it or not. For some, it just is the case that sarcasm is their second nature and I can imagine that this can sometimes be annoying for those around us, but for us sarcastics, it's actually only good news. Sarcasm actually makes you a better person, and we have these clear reasons for that.

1. You have a healthy set of brains
According to research, sarcasm is actually very good for your cognitive functions and for your memory. In fact, the inability to recognize sarcasm can be a sign that your brain is not healthy, and can indicate dementia, for example.

2. You can show affection well
See, I told you that sarcasm is my love language? And according to researcher Penny Pexman, that's because there is really a kernel of truth in the whole ‘teasing, asking for kisses’. Better said: the people you care about the most are the biggest victims of your sarcasm.

3. You are more creative
According to research, sarcastic people are more inventive and generally more creative, so you are also better at thinking in solutions instead of problems. Score.

4. You can de-escalate well
Conflicts can actually be very well addressed with sarcasm; what dry humor takes the pressure off. Moreover, when you say something sarcastically, it is less likely to be perceived as aggressive. That's why you are the perfect mediator or de-escalator.

5. You are smarter
Yep: sarcastic people challenge themselves faster in terms of intelligence. This is because your brain is hard at work coming up with surprising remarks every time, those jabs that surprise people every time.

Source: Huffpost